How much do stuntmen get paid?

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As of 2014, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists dictates that the minimum daily rate for a stuntman on a low-budget production is $504. A stuntman working a five-day week earns at least $1,880.

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The SAG-AFTRA minimum rates increase for theatrical and television productions that are not low-budget. The daily rate goes up to $859 for stunt performers and stunt coordinators, with a minimum weekly rate of $3,200. Stuntmen working on TV productions earn at least $2,347 for a three-day week on a half-hour or full-hour show. Experienced stuntmen with sought-after skills, such as SCUBA certifications or martial arts training, can earn much higher rates than the SAG-AFTRA minimums.